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Portland-area weather: Wet weather, snow in Cascades

Updated on November 28, 2016 at 10:57 AMPosted on November 28, 2016 at 6:00 AM

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Snow skiers at Timberline's Pucci chairlift prepare to hit the slopes on Thanksgiving 2016. Snowfall continued Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 with up to 2 feet expected in resort areas of the Cascades, according to the National Weather Service.
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Update:The National Weather Service said at 9 a.m. the combination of heavy snow and wind will make travel "treacherous" across the Cascades. "Whiteout conditions will be possible at times. It would be a good idea to consider alternate routes, such as Interstate 84 through the Columbia Gorge if there's a need to cross the Cascades today." A Winter Storm Warning continues in the Cascades until 6 p.m.

The Portland metro area wakes up with more rain Monday morning thanks to a system that's also dumping snow in the Cascades, according to the National Weather Service.

Early temperatures start the morning in the low 40s before reaching a high of 51 degrees with a 70 percent chance of showers, mostly before 5 p.m. Chances for rain drop in the evening to 40 percent with some areas of fog after 11 p.m.

According to the weather service forecast, precipitation will be more persistent in the Cascades with snow above 3,000 to 3,500 feet in elevation. People can expect up to a foot of snow by tonight, including pass levels and above. Some resorts in higher elevations could see up to 2 feet.

"Strong winds will also cause blowing and drifting of the snow," according to the weather service. Winds are not strong enough for a blizzard warning, but at times blizzard-like conditions could occur.

The rain in the metro area and snow in the Cascades should taper off Monday night while high pressure builds in the region. Rain returns Tuesday night, according to the weather service.

The rest of the week appears to be the same for temperatures, highs in the lows 50s dropping to the 40s overnight.

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